Team Leader, Environmental

Job Description

• Manage, monitor, track, and oversee operations of the process wastewater treatment system.
• Manage, monitor, track, and oversee operations of slurry cattle byproduct stream.
• Manage, monitor, track, and oversee operations related to land application of byproducts (rock / dirt / silt mud).
• Responsible for understanding all wastewater permit regulations and guidelines for operation.
• Safely works with chemicals in the wastewater system to make required adjustments.
• Guide safety performance of wastewater treatment team, grounds maintenance crew, and department CDL drivers.
• Responsible for identification of potential issues and notification with plant management concerning issues or deviations from normal operations.
• Supervise department staff and manage scheduling needs.
• Coordination / scheduling of sample collection and data analysis at internal and / or third-party laboratories.
• Analytical data management and QA / QC review.
• Plan and schedule regular preventative maintenance activities as well as facility outage maintenance activities for the water / wastewater systems using the computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to always ensure full system functionality.
• Manage departments maintenance budget including development of department budget line items.
• Manage wastewater chemical & supplies budget.
• Responsible for outside grounds including doors, garbage receptacles, spill response and pond maintenance
• Managing of direct reports in waste treatment areas
• Work with environmental manager as necessary to complete / review compliance reports.
• Utilize EHS management information software (MIS) to track and document related compliance task completion.
• Coordination / scheduling with subcontractors & cattle feed haulers to meet downtime department maintenance service / needs.
• Participate in sustainable development (SD) activities to support waste reduction efforts.
• Participate and help coordinate input into SD metric tracking system.
• Support environmental program management.
• Assist the plant environmental manager as necessary.
• Participate in capital planning process to ensure department needs are addressed in a timely manner.
• Implement continuous improvement activities to optimize system performance and reduce overall operational costs.
• Participate in the development, training and coaching of veLOCity Standards and Systems.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Technical Qualifications :

Equipment Operation :

Knowledge of operational practices for wastewater treatment systems.  Must learn and understand lock-out tag-out (LOTO) procedures for all equipment in work area.  Receive and maintain full face and supplied air respirator certifications through Lamb Weston to perform confined space work, as necessary.  Must receive and maintain Forklift and Front Loader licenses through Lamb Weston.  Must understand safe operating procedures, chemical safety, and spill prevention practices.  Must learn and understand environmental permit conditions and what is necessary to demonstrate compliance with each condition.  Provide expertise & training to plant operators to successfully manage and operate equipment and consistently meet permit requirements.

Physical Demands :

Ability to work in office environment, manufacturing operations and with environmental control systems.  Must be able to lift 50 pounds.  Must be able to move up and down stairs throughout the shift.  May be required to work off-shift and / or during facility outage periods.  Must be able to perform work in confined spaces with a supplied air respirator.

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive.  Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include :

Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts

Well-being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program

Paid Time Off

Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance

Family-Friendly Employee events

Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

Benefits may vary based on location, job role / level, job status, and / or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Job Requisition ID : Req-257001

Time Type : Full time

Anticipated Close Date : 04 / 26 / 2025